The protocol regarding the transition period of the water management has been signed between the TRNC and Turkey
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23 May, 2016It was stated that Greek Cypriot authorities have found two more Noratlas type transport aircraft, which belonged to Greek Air Forces, at the old Nicosia International Airport in the buffer zone.
Greek Cypriot daily Politis reported that a person who was working at Nicosia Airport as an electrician in 1974 informed Greek Cypriot Presidential Commissioner for Humanitarian Issues, Fotis Fotiu and as a result of his information, the two Noratlas aircraft have been found.
Politis also reported that the two Noratlas type aircraft which took part in the “Niki” operation conducted on 21 July 1974 and were brought down by friendly fire with their crew and commandoes who succeeded in landing but it was not possible to fly again due to the damage and the aircraft were buried after an armed conflict.
It was also stated that excavations to determine the identities of those who lost their lives on the Noratlas aircraft, which was brought down by friendly fire and buried at the Greek military cemetery in 1974, are still continuing.